Case studies
Work-life balance
Helen Down, Synthesis Marketing
Helen talks about combining business with a semi rural lifestyle.
Stephan Spencer, Netconcepts Ltd
Work-life balance is about taking the office to the beach for Stephan.
Chris Wilkinson, Photo Plus Holdings and Pronto Hire Group
Work-life balance in a small organisation makes sense to Chris.
Nicki Lancaster, Recovered Materials Foundation
There’s no waste in having a positive work-life environment in your organisation for Nicki.
Flexible work
Sonya Granitzer - Organisational Development Manager, Comvita
At Comvita flexible arrangements have resulted in healthier, happier workers.
Karen Johnson - HR Co-ordinator, Energizer
Good communication between employees and management is a key to success in negotiating flexible working arrangements.
Helen Smith - Administrator, Energizer
Energizer recognized Helen's commitment to her role, and wanted to accommodate her needs.
Hsiu-Ying Su and Nicky Nicholls, Franklin Kindergarten Association
Job sharing was the perfect arrangement for these two Mums.
Raewyn van Lingen - Professional Practice Manager, Franklin Kindergarten Association
Being creative in employment practices allows Franklin Kindergarten Association to offer more flexibility to their staff.
Lisa Jolly - Accountant, Fulton Hogan
A relationship based on trust and a 'give and take' attitude has ensured the success of this flexible work arrangement.
Nick Jones - Lawyer, Minter Ellison Rudd Watts
This employer recognized the importance of an opportunity for personal development, and encouraged Nick to go for it.
Marcus Reynolds - Business Development Manager, Sport BOP
Sport BOP has worked hard to create a supportive culture and accommodate the needs of staff as best they can.
Yvonne Robb - Accountant/Grandmother, Webster & Co.
Yvonne has been a loyal employee for 15 years, and is thrilled her employers have enabled her to be there for her daughter and grandchildren.
Rikke Tamalemai, Katie Asiasi, and Saphia - Christchurch Casino
Flexible working arrangements have allowed this family to establish a great routine, balancing family and work responsibilities.
Helen Commander - Database Editor, Wolters Kluwer
By accommodating Helen's needs, Wolters Kluwer ensured they retained a knowledgeable and experienced staff member.
A partnership approach increases flexibility at EziBuy
EziBuy employs around 650 staff, working in its contact centre, distribution centre, retail outlets and administrative offices.
Remote working solutions work for technology services company
The company offers a range of flexible working options with a particular emphasis on enabling people to work from home for all or part of their working week on an ad hoc basis, or as part of a formal arrangement.
Parental leave
Paid parental leave pays off for staff and managers at a busy supermarket.
A flexible approach to leave retains skills and builds a positive workplace culture.
Planning, communication and flexibility helps new mum.
Her employer’s positive approach and consideration ease her return to work.
Leave and support from employers help and new mum and dad combine care and work.
Case studies on other site
Visit the EEO Trust website and read about their case studies.
Read the case studies in the New Zealand Council for Sustainable Development report on Work-Life Balance including MWH, Deloitte, URS New Zealand, Holcim, City Care, The Warehouse and Interface.
